July 18: Protecting, Clearing, and Enforcing Trademarks in International Trade

Intellectual property (IP) theft has jumped from $1.2 billion in 2017 to $3.3 billion in 2021. This theft involves various forms of infringement, &, per the U.S. Trade Representative’s most recent Notorious Markets report, it also presents forced labor, national security, & consumer protection issues. 

With the emergence of new technologies, distribution systems, & criminal networks, this trend doesn’t show any sign of slowing.
Our panel will discuss administrative protection, clearance, & enforcement of trademark rights in the international trade environment. This discussion will focus on the opportunities & challenges that arise at the intersection of trade and IP, from the perspective of both right holders and importers.
Our panel will discuss the following:

• Trademark overview
• Current trends in trademark theft & enforcement
• CBP’s regulatory framework for trademark infringement & enforcement
• Trademark enforcement relief options & mitigation strategies
• U.S. right holder strategies for protecting & enforcing trademarks at home & abroad
• U.S. importer of record best practices for clearing & managing third-party trademarks in conjunction with inbound cargo.

Title:

Protecting, Clearing, and Enforcing Trademarks in International Trade
Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM PDT

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Speakers:

• Fred Rocafort leads Harris Bricken’s intellectual property practice & is the coordinator of the firm’s international team. Prior to joining Harris Bricken, Fred worked overseas for more than a decade, first as a U.S. consular officer in Guangzhou, China, where he advocated for fairer treatment of American companies and citizens in China and for stronger intellectual property rights enforcement.
• Robert Kossick is a Board Certified International Attorney, Licensed Customs Broker, & Certified Export Specialist whose practice focuses on the planning, compliance, enforcement, & security dimensions of U.S. import and export transactions. With more than 20 years of professional experience split between the U.S. & Mexico, he brings a unique approach to the analysis & resolution of customs & trade issues. Required field

By:

Harris Bricken

Credits:

The announcement does not mention CLE credits, but the subject matter and speaker credentials suggest that you may be able to self-apply, depending on the rules of your jurisdiction.

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